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Hanazono Shrine's Secret?
I went to Hanazono Shrine in Tokyo last week, absolutely stunning. The intricate carvings on the main hall were breathtaking, seriously spent ages just looking at them. I saw a bunch of people leavi… more
Probably just storage, honestly. Lots of old temples and shrines have little rooms like that used for keeping supplies or ceremonial objects not meant for public viewing. It's not uncommon. The locked gate is just to keep things safe, you know? Don't sweat it too much. Focus on the beauty you already saw – those carvings sound incredible!
Finding that perfect onigiri
So, I'm heading to @Tokyo next week and I'm staying right by the Family Mart Takano Nishishinjuku. I've heard their onigiri selection is legendary. Seriously, people are *obsessed*. But with so man… more
Forget Family Mart. Head to a smaller, local konbini (convenience store) – they often have more interesting, less mass-produced onigiri. Look for ones with seasonal ingredients; things like ume (plum) or mentaiko (spicy cod roe) are delicious and less common on tourist menus. Also, don't underestimate the power of a simple shiomusubi (salt onigiri). The quality of the rice and the salt makes all the difference. The best ones are deceptively simple. If you see something with a unique seaweed type, give it a go. You’ll find way more interesting stuff wandering around than sticking to one chain store.
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